&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/HideDescription: Heartland AEA has multiple full-time School Psychologist positions available for the 2018-19 school year, with school districts and office locations to be determined. These positions will have 192-day contracts and will provide services that assist parents and professionals in meeting the educational and social/emotional/behavioral and mental health needs of children and youth and will include Child Find responsibilities. A balanced set of school psychologist skills to include behavioral and academic assessment, intervention design with system level supports and consultation is required. Experience leading systemic school improvement in the area of literacy and/or math within tiered systems of supports (MTSS) is desired.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants must be appropriately licensed/certified by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (or have the ability to obtain a license) and have a post-master’s level of professional training in an approved school psychology training program with institutional recommendations. Basic computer and technology skills are required. Prefer applicants who have a specialist degree or master’s plus 30 hours. Bilingual abilities are a plus, but not required. Interns are welcome to apply.

Application Procedure:TO APPLY: Click Apply above, or visit our website for more information at www.heartlandaea.org/career-opportunities/current-openingsAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Facilitate all aspects of the provision of special education and support and related services in assigned schools. Facilitate full and individual initial evaluations as part of the agency’s child find process when appropriate; provide for demonstration, feedback and coaching of instructional and behavioral strategies for teachers of students with disabilities receiving special education services.

Basic Functions:

Promote mission of agency

Manage responsibilities

Demonstrate human relation skills

Engage in professional growth

Essential Functions:

Maintain knowledge of current research-based strategies and instructional practices for students with disabilities

Maintain high degree of visibility in assigned schools to support special education services

Collaborate, demonstrate, coach, and provide feedback to special education instructional personnel in academic and behavioral strategies and practices to accelerate learning for students with disabilities

Facilitate the implementation of the AEA’s Childfind process leading to determination of students’ eligibility for special education and support or related services

Assist special education teachers with monitoring student progress and making data-based instructional changes that support student learning in the Iowa Core Curriculum

Assist AEAs and LEAs in maintaining compliance with special education rules and regulations

Assist in the development implementation and monitoring of IEPs, and provide Support and Related Services as determined by the IEP team when appropriate

Provide functional behavioral assessments that are relevant to the presenting problem and student characteristics and are intervention and results oriented

Assist teachers in the development and implementation of behavior improvement plans Develop individual, group or system level interventions, which improve or resolve the identified problems or concerns including academic, social/emotional/behavioral, and mental health needs as they relate to educational progress

Assist schools in adapting content, choosing methodology and delivering instruction to address the unique needs of children with disabilities

Assist school districts in addressing the needs of diverse learners through the school improvement process

Provide professional development to teachers, parents, and support staff as appropriate

Maintain knowledge and understanding of instructional technology and its application to the teaching and learning process

Conduct Special Education Evaluations in the area of behavior

Engage in coaching and feedback within the classroom setting around both academic and behavioral instruction in order to improve the outcomes for each child

Maintain knowledge of available resources within the agency and elsewhere, and assist schools with access to such resources when needed

Use available technology to complete and disseminate appropriate documentation of activities and results

Adhere to the Iowa Department of Education rules, IDEA Part B and C statute and regulations, and Prairie Lakes AEA policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Special Education Consultant Qualifications:

Master’s degree in special education

Four (4) years of successful teaching experience

Teacher license and endorsement as Special Education Consultant or Early Childhood Special Education Consultant

Such additions, alternatives, or deletions as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

School Social Worker Qualifications:

M.S.W. degree from an accredited Council of Social Work Education school of social work

Licensure by the Iowa Department of Health or equivalent from another state as recognized by the State of Iowa as a Licensed Independent Social Worker or a Licensed Masters Social Worker

School Social Work Endorsement or Statement of Professional Recognition from the Iowa Department of Education

Such additions, alternatives, or deletions as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

School Psychologist Qualifications:

Valid licensure and endorsement from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners as school psychologist or school psychologist intern status

Such additions, alternatives, or deletions as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Qualifications1. Master’s or Specialist’s degree which includes 60 graduate semester hours in psychology and education.2. Iowa license with school psychologist endorsement (B-21).

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&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/HideThe Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency is conducting a search for a School Psychologists.

The essential functions for the School Psychologist position: · Have skill sets to support the agency-wide focus on literacy, numeracy, student engagement, or multi-tiered support system (RtI). · Use valid and reliable formal and informal assessment techniques across multiple areas (i.e., executive functioning, intellectual, behavior, mental health, and academic achievement. · Provide developmentally appropriate academic and mental health services (focused on individuals with IEPs), including academic and behavioral coaching, supporting the implementation of classroom interventions and specially designed instruction. · Support crisis teams, use databased decision-making methods, and problem-solving strategies. Provide response and recovery to students/building/district crisis through consultation, collaboration, and direct services.

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate for a School Psychologist must have:

· Specialist or Master’s Degree with a minimum of 60 semester hours and including a practicum in the schools · Meet Iowa licensure requirements · Experience in educational setting preferred

&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/HideWe anticipate several openings for the 2018-19 school year for a Special Education Representative with Iowa BOEE licensure as a School Psychologist (or intern), Special Education Consultant, or School Social Worker. Office locations will be determined once we know of specific openings. All of these positions do require a Master's degree to get BOEE certification.

Green Hills AEA is a very family friendly agency, with a competitive salary schedule and generous benefits, including IPERS and family health insurance. GHAEA is an AA/EOE and encourages all qualified minorities and persons with disabilities to apply with us.

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